Background
Arza, Maria Cecilia was born on March 24, 1956 in La Habana, Habana, Cuba. Daughter of Randolfo Rene and Ana Luisa Ramona (Solaun) Arza.
advertising and public relations executive
Arza, Maria Cecilia was born on March 24, 1956 in La Habana, Habana, Cuba. Daughter of Randolfo Rene and Ana Luisa Ramona (Solaun) Arza.
Student, University Madrid, 1976. Bachelor, Marquette University, 1978. Master of Arts, University Chicago, 1981.
Technical writer, Arthur Andersen, Chicago, 1981-1984;
technical writer, Nixdorf Computer, Park Ridge, Illinois, 1984;
account executive, America's Inc., Chicago, 1984-1985;
manager special events, WTAQ, La Grange, Illinois, 1985-1988;
press aide, Attorney General Neil F. Hartigan, Chicago, 1988-1990;
agency general manager, Font & Vaamonde Advertising, Inc., Chicago, 1990-1991;
president, Arza/Balart Promotions Inc., Chicago, 1991-1993;
public relations manager all consumer markets Illinois, American Telephone & Telegraph Company, Chicago, since 1994. Hispanic media consultant Illinois Bell, Chicago, 1985-1989. Hispanic translator Burson-Marsteller, Chicago, 1987-1990.
Member Latino Committee on the Media, 1987-1989.
Vice president board directors Pilsen Young Men’s Christian Association, Chicago, 1987-1989, president, 1989-1992. Vice president board directors Chicago Boys & Girls Club, 1990-1991. Chairman community relations committee Literacy Volunteers Chicago, 1990-1991.
Board directors St. Joseph's Hospital Associates, 1985-1988, Norwegian/American Scholarship Committee, 1988-1992. Member Illinois Association Hispanic State Employees, Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement, Rotary (Chicago Northwest chapter, rotarian/vocational director 1990-1991, Outstanding Community Service 1990).